Born in Toledo, Spain, Carlos Zaragoza is a saxophonist of extraordinary versatility whose expressiveness reflects a profound understanding of diverse artistic currents. His musical language is characterized by a balance between technical virtuosity, poetic sensitivity, and a creative curiosity that constantly drives him toward new sonic horizons.

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Throughout his career, he has performed on prestigious stages and festivals such as Salle Cortot in Paris, Auditorio de Zaragoza, Théâtre de l’Alliance Française, Festival France Musique Occitane Montpellier, and the Festival de Breuillet. As a soloist, he has collaborated with ensembles such as the Orchestre Lutetia, the Castilla-La Mancha Symphony Orchestra, and the Ensemble Kammart. He is also a member of the Gaman Ensemble, a saxophone quartet with which he recorded an album dedicated to Spanish music.

The most personal dimension of his artistic work is reflected in his recordings. The project Five Verses, developed alongside pianist Kishin Nagai, brings together a repertoire of original works, transcriptions, and recent compositions, articulating an artistic discourse that explores the intersection between poetry and music, where each piece is conceived as a sonic verse. Meanwhile, the album Gaman Ensemble, recorded with his saxophone quartet, proposes a musical journey through the influence of French music on Spanish creation over the past century. Both projects reflect the breadth of his artistic vision and his commitment to renewing the repertoire.

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Internationally recognized, Carlos has been awarded the 1st Prize at the Andorra SaxFest Competition (2018), the 1st Honor Prize at the Léopold Bellan International Competition (2020), the 2nd Prize at the Adolphe Sax International Competition in Paris (2018), and the First Prize for Musical Performance awarded by INAEM and the Spanish College in Paris (2019).

Passionate about contemporary creation, he has worked with composers such as Félix Ibarrondo, Luis Naón, Orlando Bass, Vincent David, and Oriol Saladrigues, actively participating in the premiere and promotion of new works. His interest in expanding the saxophone repertoire has also led him to create his own arrangements, including his version for solo saxophone of Les Folies d’Espagne by Marin Marais, published by Henry Lemoine Editions.

In the field of education, Carlos carries out an intense teaching activity. Since 2018, he has been a saxophone professor at the Jean-Baptiste Lully Conservatories in Puteaux and Drancy, both in Paris, and he currently serves as a saxophone professor at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Aragón (CSMA) in Zaragoza.

Trained with the highest honors at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Aragón under Mariano García, he continued his studies in France, earning a Master’s degree in Saxophone at the Conservatoire de Versailles (class of Vincent David) and three Master’s degrees at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris — in Saxophone (with Claude Delangle), Chamber Music (with David Walter), and Pedagogy.

Carlos is supported by the Fondation Tarrazi and the Fondation Meyer, and he is a Selmer Artist, ambassador of one of the most prestigious saxophone brands in the world.